Labour Relations Act

Schedule 8
Labour Relations Act

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Schedule 8
8.1

Guidelines: Dismissals must be both substantively and procedurally fair...

8.2

Disciplinary Action: Progressive discipline should be applied...

8.3

Misconduct: Examples include dishonesty, insubordination...

Interactive Schedule 8 Sections

Click on any section to explore detailed guidelines, case law references, and practical applications

8.1

General Guidelines

Fundamental principles for fair dismissal procedures, including substantive and procedural fairness requirements.

8.2

Disciplinary Action

Progressive discipline framework, corrective measures, and appropriate responses to different levels of misconduct.

8.3

Misconduct Examples

Comprehensive examples of misconduct categories, severity levels, and appropriate disciplinary responses.

8.4

Incapacity Dismissals

Guidelines for dismissals based on poor performance, ill-health, and other incapacity-related issues.

8.5

Operational Requirements

Retrenchment procedures, consultation requirements, and fair selection criteria for operational dismissals.

8.6

Automatically Unfair Dismissals

Protected reasons and circumstances where dismissals are automatically considered unfair under the LRA.

Interactive Flipbook

Section 8.1

General Guidelines for Fair Dismissal...

Section 8.2

Progressive Disciplinary Action...

Section 8.3

Examples of Misconduct...

Schedule 8 Flipbook

Interactive Schedule 8 Book

Overview

An engaging summary of Schedule 8 principles for employers and chairpersons.

Progressive Discipline

Clear guidance on warnings and dismissal procedures.

Key Tips

Essential notes to ensure fairness in labour practices.